Chamber & Capitol News

Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the Missouri Chamber and the capitol.

Appellate court dismisses lawsuit to remove Prop D from ballot

September 05, 2018

The Missouri Western District Court of Appeals ruled on Sept. 4 that a referendum increasing the fuel tax by 10 cents over four years can stay on the Nov. 6 […]

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Missouri Chamber, Missouri Enterprise join forces for Manufacturing Day

August 30, 2018

The Missouri Chamber and Missouri Enterprise are joining forces this MFG Day to help manufacturers across the state open their doors to students and showcase manufacturing careers. Many people still […]

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Missouri’s bright energy future

August 24, 2018

On Aug. 22-23, industry leaders brought optimistic messages of innovation and opportunity to the Missouri Chamber’s Energy & Environment Conference in Columbia. Conference presenters were excited about the potential of […]

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Missouri Chamber files legal challenge to Amendment 1

August 10, 2018

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has filed a lawsuit to stop a disingenuous, out-of-state effort to upend Missouri’s political system. If successful, the Missouri Chamber’s legal challenge will […]

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Missouri Chamber PAC endorses Tony Luetkemeyer in Missouri Senate District 34

July 24, 2018

The Missouri Chamber PAC has endorsed Tony Luetkemeyer for Senate in District 34. Luetkemeyer, a Republican, has made pro-business issues central to his campaign. “Our state’s term limits have led […]

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Signed into law — A look at Missouri’s newest statutes

July 16, 2018

Since the end of the 2018 Legislative Session, dozens of bills have been signed into law. Here is a look at some Missouri Chamber legislative priorities that are being added […]

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$4.7 billion St. Louis talcum powder verdict illustrates need for venue reform

July 16, 2018

A St. Louis court has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay nearly $4.7 billion in damages and punitive damages to plaintiffs claiming the company’s talcum powder caused cancer. Johnson & […]

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Here are the top 10 reasons to vote ‘Yes’ on Prop A

July 16, 2018

Everyone knows that Freedom to Work is an important issue this year, especially as the August 7 election gets closer. What you may not know is some of the state […]

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Business Premises Safety Act signed into law

July 05, 2018

Governor Parson has signed Senate Bill 608, which guards businesses against liability for unpreventable third-party crimes occurring on business premises. Under this law, a business will only be responsible for […]

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